Extractions: Player Profile Situational Stats Game Log Other G ... DAL Roster Track This Player Key Stats PPG: RPG: BLK: Games: Minutes: APG: SPORTSLINE PLAYER RANKING Point Guards Overall Complete Rankings Situational Stats 11/1/2005 vs. PHO Situation G MIN REB A PTS AVG vs. PHO At Home On Road Complete Situational Stats Player News Johnson announced his retirement on Thursday to concentrate full time on his duties as an assistant to head coach Don Nelson. "I am looking forward to working with a Hall of Fame coach in Don Nelson, who has been so good to me and supportive in helping me maximize my coaching abilities," Johnson said.

Extractions: When Avery Johnson came to the Mavericks at the beginning of the season he came here as a player/coach. Some felt that it was one of the most important acquisitions of the off season. In fact some say it put the icing on the cake of what had already been one of the most explosive and productive off season in the history of the franchise.

Extractions: May 2003, Vol. 5, No. U.S. and World News Weekly Multicultural Magazine of the Times and Diverse People promoting cultural and international diversity News Entertainment Weather Story Archives ... 2002 Articles and News Stories Basketball Great Michael Jordan Fired by Washington Wizards Owners Abe Pollin and Ted Leonsis According to Dallas Mavericks owner, Mark Cuban, you hate to say it, but I think MJ got used. Now, where are the Wizards? Both parties lose in all of this. Michael gets tainted, and the Wizards lose their No. 1 draw. During his time at the Wizards, they became the most popular road draw and made $30 million, selling out every game. Michael Jordan, while playing for the Chicago Bulls in the 90s, led them to six NBA championship titles. 5-8-03. Bob Johnson, founder of Black Entertainment Television, has asked basketball legend, Michael Jordan to join his Charlotte expansion franchise. The two friends met at a Chicago Bulls game twelve years ago. According to Johnson, who purchased the yet-to-be-named team for $300 million, absolutely I want him to be involved. He can play any role he wants to play, frankly. Jordan is being shopped around by his representatives to other franchises, including the Chicago Bulls, whom he played for 13 years and the Atlanta Hawks, who are for sale.